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Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (22 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the economic fundamentals have changed in the course of the past five years with particular reference to the need to achieving established and or accepted targets for borrowing, lending, growth and debt ratios; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10270/12]

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (22 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which a careful appraisal has been done in respect of properties now in the care of the National Asset Management Agency; the degree to which a balance can be achieved in the disposal of such properties with maximum regard for the interests of the taxpayer while at the same time ensuring that the process does not lead to an...

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (22 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which it is hoped to dispose of properties held by the National Asset Management Agency in the short, medium and long term given the views expressed during the course of debate on the relevant legislation to the effect that property price inflation over a ten year period would result in a profit for the organisation; if this is...

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (22 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Finance the likely criteria to be applied in the future in respect of stress testing of mortgage applicants with particular reference to the need to have due regard for the established principle of a repayment capacity of approximately two and a half times the income of the borrower; the way it might be expected that this part of the mortgage market might...

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (22 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Finance the total number of submissions received by the National Asset Management Agency for resolution or settlement in respect of debt or property portfolios; the number of such requests acceded to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10274/12]

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (22 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which the requirements of the Corporate Enforcement Regulator are being met in full or in part by all or some of the financial institutions including insurance and investment companies; if insurance or pension products being advertised are subject to rigorous appraisal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10275/12]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (22 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that, in the context of his discussions with his EU colleagues, it has been sufficiently recognised that this country's economic difficulties should not be undermined by any action taken by the ECB, IMF or other jurisdictions left exposed or less open economies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10276/12]

Written Answers — Tax Reliefs: Tax Reliefs (22 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of applications for refund of income tax made to the Revenue Commissioners made in each of the past five years to date in 2012; the total value of refund approved and rejected in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10277/12]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (22 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Finance how it is intended to ensure compliance throughout the eurozone countries with the terms and conditions of the Fiscal Stability Compact in view of the experience of non-compliance with the previous Stability and Growth Pact; if provision is likely to be made for latitude in respect of the 0.5% debt/growth ratios contained in the compact in the...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (22 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if, in view of the network of gaelscoileanna throughout County Kildare and the lack of second level educational facilities in the region, he will consider making provision for Gaelcholaiste Chill Dara in line with the views expressed by the boards of management of the existing primary gaelscoileanna; if he will engage with Kildare...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (22 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current or expected position in respect of an application for subsidiary protection in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10081/12]

Written Answers — Third Level Courses: Third Level Courses (23 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied regarding the adequacy and the extent to which he can positively impact on the upskilling and retraining required in the current economic situation; if a full and comprehensive examination has been done in this area with particular reference to meeting the skill requirements of hi-tech, manufacturing and-or other...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (23 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he expects to be in a position to maintain the full scale and structure of the educational sector at primary and post-primary level in the wake of reduction in teacher numbers arising from the memorandum of understanding entered into by his predecessor with particular reference to the need to ensure the continuity...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (23 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent of any refund of income tax or universal social charge due in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10533/12]

Written Answers — Further Education and Training: Further Education and Training (23 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the expected number of places likely to be made available for retraining or upskilling in the course of the current year with particular reference to the need to meet the skill set requirements in the modern work place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10521/12]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (23 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he expects to be in a position to ensure adequate teacher cover in primary and post-primary schools throughout the country, some of which may have been affected to a greater extent by retirements or early retirements in the context of reduction in public service numbers; if he is satisfied that normal educational...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (23 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he is likely to find it possible to provide for the requirements of the school building programme throughout the current year; the number of school building projects likely to be started and completed within the period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10523/12]

Written Answers — School Closures: School Closures (23 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he has had dialogue with school authorities throughout the country which may be affected by a reduction in teacher numbers, resulting in possible school closures; if provision can be made to retain such schools by way of amalgamation or other processes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10524/12]

Written Answers — School Closures: School Closures (23 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which discussion have taken place with the various school authorities throughout County Kildare with a view to ensuring that any reduction in teacher numbers does not materially affect the viability of the schools or quality of education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10526/12]

Written Answers — School Closures: School Closures (23 Feb 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he can make provision to prevent the closure of smaller schools throughout the country which might be under threat of closure arising from the ongoing economic situation and commitments previously entered into in the memorandum of understanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10532/12]